Job Title

Predictive Reliability Tech II

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Predictive Reliability Tech II to effectively lead and execute a PdM program to improve and optimize the reliability production and infrastructure equipment.

 Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more.   

 

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, technical competency, judgment, safety knowledge and responsibility): 

 

Utilize various PdM test instruments including Vibration analyzers, Infrared Imagers, and Ultrasound collectors. 

Effectively perform analysis of ultrasound, vibration, and infrared data to determine necessary actions  

Attend offsite certification and training courses on theory and application of PdM technology and how to analyze the data. Training curriculum and providers must be ISO recognized, or equivalent training will be approved or provided by the Corporate Reliability Group or Fibers Reliability Group. 

Document findings, build and maintain routes, develop baselines, trend data, interpret results, create and generate corrective work orders  

Perform FFT (Spectrum) and Timewave Analysis for both Vibration and Ultrasound data 

Setup custom measurements to diagnose specific fault conditions in Vibration software with Technical Associates’ “Proven Method” 

Optimize PdM strategies to get most value and life out of critical support and process equipment. 

Embrace full ownership and responsibility of plant vibration database for all route based and continuous monitoring programs.  

Must gain proficiency in a variety of software packages for collection, analysis, and reporting of Vibration, Ultrasound, Infrared, Motor Testing, and Oil Analysis data.   

Demonstrate precision lubrication techniques by leveraging PdM technologies. 

Employ testing for specific fault diagnosis by performing Run-Up/Coast Down, Bump Tests, and Phase Analysis.  

Demonstrate ability to visually identify electrical components as they relate to Infrared scan reporting and corrective work documentation. 

Train technicians and departmental management on predictive maintenance fundamentals. 

Subject Matter Expert (SME) on precision alignment of direct coupled shafts and belts/sheeves; utilizing precision alignment tools  

Work nights, weekends and holidays as necessary to keep program on schedule 

Maintain the integrity and security of sensitive and technical tools.   

Communicate effectively with management to adequately address findings in a timely manner 

Mentor Level I PdM techs internal and external to local plant.  

Share notable case studies and findings to Shaw PdM network.  

 

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, technical competency, judgment, safety knowledge, & responsibility): 

Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.  

Actively participate in various committees. 

Maintain a clean work area 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

Able to sit, stand or walk eight to twelve hours a day 

Able to bend, stoop, squat, lift, climb ladders and reach occasionally 

Able to lift/carry packages weighing up to Fifty (50) pounds occasionally. 

Able to wear OSHA and NFPA required PPE, including a 40-cal arc-flash protective suit for extended periods. 

Able to operate highly technical equipment and analyze results which include: the accurate reading of multi-color graphs and screens, discernment of colors 

Able to listen for and interpret noise anomalies of varying pitch or magnitude 

Able to make visual judgments of both a quantitative and qualitative nature at distances from six inches to twenty-five feet in varying environmental conditions. 

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

High school education, GED or its equivalent 

Must have good interpersonal, communication, leadership and organizational skills 

Must be able to work with close supervision 

Meet START requirements for the Technician-Electrician II, or Technician-Mechanic Level B 

Computer skills with programs and software related to predictive maintenance program and Microsoft Suites 

Meet minimum requirements for certification as Vibration Level II Analyst from ISO accredited agency including a minimum of 18-months vibration analysis experience and a score of 70% or greater on the certification test.  

 

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: 

1. All related training as required by Maintenance Manager 

2. Must have all OSHA, SAFE, SMS, and plant specific training. 

3. Lockout/Tag out training 

4. Powered Industrial Truck training 

5. Training on all applied PdM tools including Vibration, Infrared, Ultrasound, Motor Testing, and Oil Analysis.  

 

TOOL, EQUIPMENT & MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Blueprints, schematics, and sketches. 

2. Drill press, band saw, hand tools and power tools such as grinder, vise, pipe wrench, hammers   and wrenches. 

3. All PPE listed on JHA 

4.  Vibration Analyzer, Ultrasound Unit, Infrared Camera 

 

SAFETY & SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: 

Comply with all Corporate & Plant Safety Rules and Guidelines. 

Be aware of and alert to all safety hazards within the facility. (i.e. Lift Truck traffic)  

Shaw benefits include: 

Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

Life insurance and disability coverage 

Tuition reimbursement 

Employee assistance program 

Health savings account 

Paid Time Off 

Parental Leave 

401K and Retirement Plans 

Product discounts for employees 

Adoption assistance 

Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations) 

And much more.    

 

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.